noncausal
|non-cau-sal|
C1
/nɒnˈkɔːzəl/
not related to cause
Etymology
Etymology Information
'noncausal' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'causal' from Latin 'causalis', where 'causa' meant 'cause'.
Historical Evolution
'causalis' transformed into the English word 'causal', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'noncausal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to a cause', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or relating to a cause or causes.
The relationship between the two variables is noncausal.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45